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American Experience  The 1930s Series Preview

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Program: American Experience

Episode: The 1930s Series Preview

This five-part series examines the political and cultural life of America during a tumultuous decade -- and draws parallels to our current age. Beginning with the stock market crash of 1929, the series looks at the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the construction of the Hoover Dam, the catastrophic drought that created the Dust Bowl and an unlikely hero: Seabiscuit.

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Duration: (1:02)
Premiere Date: 08/20/2009
Episode Expires: None
TV Rating: NR


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